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ZIP 27946 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 27946

27946 has a population of 1,027 with a median age of 56.3 yrs (39.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
81.2%+32% vs US avg
x
Black
16.6%+33% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
2.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
12.4%-44% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.5%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
30.1%+85% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.4%-15% vs US avg
x
High school
31.2%+19% vs US avg
x
Some college
44.0%+52% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.4%-54% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
54.9%+14% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.6%-12% vs US avg
x
Divorced
2.5%-76% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
13.0%
x
Diversity Index
31/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
12.6%+9% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.7%-72% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.1%+28% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.8%-4% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 27946

Poverty Rate
12.6%+9% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.7%-72% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.8%-4% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.1%+28% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.9%-39% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.3%-3% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,027
Median age56.3
Poverty rate12.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White81.2%
Hispanic0.0%
Black16.6%
Asian0.0%